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Milestones on the journey through life.

Baptism © Marcus Parkins 2003
Baptism & confirmation

Baptism & confirmation
In the early days of the Church, new Christians were often baptised at Easter. After a course of instruction in the faith, they publicly entered into a new life.

Weddings

Weddings
Today more than a quarter of all marriages in England take place before God in the traditional setting of a Church of England church.

Funerals

Funerals
A funeral marks the close of a human life on earth. It is the opportunity for friends and family to express their grief, to give thanks for the life which has now completed its journey in this world.

Ministry

Ministry
Jesus gave us an example of ministry and calls us to follow His example. There are many ways for you to respond to His call.